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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Spotted Dog on March 11, 2016, 11:55:25 am

Title: Tip overlay question
Post by: Spotted Dog on March 11, 2016, 11:55:25 am

when I get to the point , what glue is best for tip overlays. Horn and or wood ?

Dog

Title: Re: Tip overlay question
Post by: bigcountry on March 11, 2016, 12:01:48 pm

I use titebond 3.  Make sure both surfaces are real smooth.  I have also used loktite superglue on horns with great success.

Title: Re: Tip overlay question
Post by: dylanholderman on March 11, 2016, 12:04:16 pm

Super glue is my go to glue for tip overlays

Title: Re: Tip overlay question
Post by: bubby on March 11, 2016, 12:08:20 pm

Loktight professional super glue

Title: Re: Tip overlay question
Post by: ajooter on March 11, 2016, 12:11:50 pm

If it's antler I saturate the bottom with super glue to fill all voids, sand it lightly smooth,  then use either super glue or a two part epoxy.  For wood I use tb2 or 3.

Just gotta make sure your surfaces are good and flush.   I usually end up using the overlay with a piece of heavy sandpaper underneath foe the final fitting.

Title: Re: Tip overlay question
Post by: osage outlaw on March 11, 2016, 12:25:45 pm

I always use super glue.  Like everyone else mentioned, get the surfaces perfectly flat and matching.  I clean both surfaces with acetone or alcohol and let them dry before gluing them.

Title: Re: Tip overlay question
Post by: TimothyR on March 11, 2016, 12:32:54 pm

Super glue. I use the krazy kind. But I'm a little krazy!! :P

Title: Re: Tip overlay question
Post by: Spotted Dog on March 11, 2016, 12:43:03 pm

Tim I am going to use some of that red wood I got from you.
Thanks guys. I wanted to be sure. Grateful.

Title: Re: Tip overlay question
Post by: Pat B on March 11, 2016, 01:09:07 pm

I've used super glue, both gel and thin, TBI, TBII, TBIII and 2ton epoxy, all with good success. Surface pre is the critical part of it.

Title: Re: Tip overlay question
Post by: chamookman on March 12, 2016, 03:29:39 am

I'm with Pat, 'cept You forgot the Resorcinal  >:D :laugh: :laugh:! Bob